Who knew the birdwatching scene in Roanoke, Virginia could get this wild? Local police had their hands full when they found an emu footloose and maybe a little fancy-free, wandering the streets of the city. It’s not every day you see a bird better fit for the Outback casually strolling around your neighborhood.
This feathered fugitive gave the police a run for their money—literally. The tall, flightless bird was likely a sight for sore eyes, leaving residents both amused and bewildered. The police managed to snap a photo, which might go down in history as the most unexpected police selfie ever.
It does make you wonder just how an emu finds its way into urban life. Did it take a wrong turn at Albuquerque, or were those long legs in desperate need of stretching? Either way, the residents of Roanoke got a quirky story to share at the dinner table.
The real question remains, what should be done with their newfound feathered friend? While animal control figures out the logistics, we’re left to marvel at this avian adventurer. Hey, maybe the emu was just looking to check out some local food trucks !
